Finding the Third Proportional to 3,321 and 6,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,321 and 6,273 is: 11,849
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,321 : 6,273 = 6,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,321/6,273 = 6,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,321x = 6,273 × 6,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,321x = 39,350,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,350,529/3,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,849
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